Is this the correct way to play this hand?

[scotty34]

This hand seemed like the proper way to play for me. I'm trying to fix a leak in my game that I bet far too much when I have a good pocket hand, but it misses. I bet the flop partially for value in case I hit on the turn, and partially because the people might fold (though doubtful). I check-folded on the turn because I missed, and there was almost no chance of my hand being best anymore. This seems like it would be the best way to play, and is a change from what I would do previously (normally I would be too attached to my hand, and bet it out until I was raised. I would often be called down, and lose to bottom pair). Is this the standard, or does something here need fixing? Sorry for no converter, I will get it for next time.

Game #322274504: Texas Hold'em Limit ($1/$2) - 2005/02/02 - 21:27:05 ()
Table "Oak Park" Seat 6 is the button.
Seat 1: scottyman ($78.50 in chips)
Seat 2: I_I_I_I_I ($42.75 in chips)
Seat 3: torrente3 ($9 in chips)
Seat 4: Birbster ($144.75 in chips)
Seat 5: holm78 ($13 in chips)
Seat 6: kusni ($38.75 in chips)
scottyman: posts small blind $0.50
I_I_I_I_I: posts big blind $1
----- HOLE CARDS -----
dealt to scottyman [Kc Ac]
torrente3: folds
Birbster: calls $1
holm78: calls $1
kusni: folds
scottyman: raises $1.50
I_I_I_I_I: folds
Birbster: calls $1
holm78: calls $1
----- FLOP ----- [Ts 9h 6s]
scottyman: bets $1
Birbster: calls $1
holm78: calls $1
----- TURN ----- [Ts 9h 6s][8h]
scottyman: checks
Birbster: checks
holm78: bets $2
scottyman: folds
Birbster: calls $2
----- RIVER ----- [Ts 9h 6s 8h][6h]
Birbster: checks
holm78: bets $2
Birbster: folds
Returned uncalled bets $2 to holm78
holm78: doesn't show hand
holm78 collected $13.50 from Main pot
----- SUMMARY -----
Total pot $14 Main pot $13.50 Rake $0.50
Board [Ts 9h 6s 8h 6h]
Seat 1: scottyman (small blind) folded on the Turn
Seat 2: I_I_I_I_I (big blind) folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 3: torrente3 folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 4: Birbster folded on the River
Seat 5: holm78 collected $13.50
Seat 6: kusni (button) folded before Flop (didn't bet)

[cain06]

I think you made the right move. After seeing the turn card didn't help you, there was a possible flush draw, straight draw, not to mention multiple pairs available. Granted, you had an overcard, but at this point, there are 6 cards left giving you top pair and you still might get drawn out on by the flush or straight or 3 of a kind.

[scotty34]

Yes, I was almost certain I was beat in that scenario. The question that I'm trying to focus on is: is this generally the correct way to play when you have a good holding that misses?

PF: obvious raise, I don't think there is any question

Flop: bet for value or possibly folds, fold to a raise? OR check/fold to save bets on a relatively small pot (this is a 6-max game which I should have pointed out earlier in case it went unnoticed)? OR check/call and draw to overcards (my least favorite option)?

Turn: check/fold because I missed? OR bet to represent strength and hope for folds? I don't think check/calling is a reasonable option